Why doesn't safari history save google searches in OS 10.6.8 or Lion? It records image searches but not the google search unless you use the google search on the bar and not in the window.
iMac, OS 10.6
Hi Allan...
Just as an example go to Google and seach the term "boats" ...
Then click on the first return.
Now click History from the Safari menu bar. You should now see: boats: Google Search
No joy, sorry. I talked with Apple Care earlier today and she had the same problem with Lion as I am with 10.6.8. This problem does not occur with Tiger. A Google search will be recorded in Safari History if you use the the Google search on the Safari bar but not in the Google window. The odd thing is that it will save Google Image searches. Apple didn't know so I thought I'd try Discussions.
Try deleting the cache and cookies Allan ... I'm not seeing any problems with Google searches on v10.6.8 or v10.7 Lion.
From your Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences > Privacy
Click Remove All Website Data
Now back to the menu bar, click Safari > Empty Cache
Quit then relaunch Safari to test.
If that didn't help, go to: ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/Cache.db
Move the Cache.db file to the Trash.
Try Safari.
Hi Carolyn,
This seems to be a conundrum. I tried your suggestions and no joy. Earlier today we did everything else. Too much for me to remember actually. Now for the weird part. Typing 'cat' search into the Google window will later show up in the Safari History but, 'dog' and 'boat' do not. Again, whatever I type into the Google search on the top Safari Bar will show up in Safari History. The searches go beautifully, just no history of the search results. Doo Da, doo da.
This problem has been with me for some three months during which time I have done an Install from the DVD and numerous PRam zaps, running Disk Utilities, emptied the Safari cache plus removed all my website data and cleared the battery by shutting down and unplugging everything. Why the Apple tech rep and I are having the same problem on different OS's (10.6.8 and Lion respectively) and yet my G4 running Tiger is not, must be a hint but I am too think to suss it out.
Go figure, eh.
This is happening because the page is making an Ajax call for the instant feature. Technically, when you type into the search bar and results are loaded, you never left the homepage for google.com. If you write a search term and hit enter, the results will show in your history. Optionally, you can disable google instant and the issue will go away.
Hi derekr05,
I have tried all but disabling google instant. This never used to be a problem until recently. I am unaware of changing any settings that would effect google and do not have an account with them.
Guess I will just have to live with this inconvenience. Thanks anyway.
Why doesn't safari history save google searches in OS 10.6.8 or Lion? It records image searches but not the google search unless you use the google search on the bar and not in the window.
